(NAPSI)—The next time you’re searching for thoughtful holiday gifts that inspire adventure, spark curiosity, or celebrate the beauty of the Southwest, look no further than The National Parks Store by Western National Parks. Learn more at: wnp.org/thenationalparksstore.
Students who speak more than one language do better on academic tests than students who speak only English, say the experts at Lexia Learning. Multilingualism, they say, isn’t just a superpower—it’s America’s future. You can learn more about it at www.lexialearning.com.
Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that damages blood vessels in the retina, has become the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. Visit www.aao.org/eyecare-america to learn how to protect your vision and whether you’re eligible for a no out-of-pocket cost eye exam.
Changing your HVAC filter regularly in winter is one of the simplest and most important steps you can take to protect your home’s indoor air quality. Learn how at BreathingClean.com.
This holiday season you can add some zest to your dessert table with a delightful lemon cake made with a simple recipe from Ellen Wright’s fifth cookbook: Best of the Best (full of her best and most favorite recipes and available on Amazon). For further facts and to order the book, go to www.Amazon.com.
Each year, over 74 million Americans pay an estimated $100 billion in homeowners association (HOA) and condominium association (COA) dues. A new website, HOADoctor.com, can help you tell if you’re getting your money’s worth.
Good news for students and parents: There’s an effective way to connect the real world to the classroom while gaining career skills needed today and tomorrow—and it’s free. Visit stemcareerscoalition.com to learn more.
Here’s something students, parents and teachers in New York and New Jersey may be glad to learn: A group of experts has come up with a way to make environmental education easier for students to understand—and to act on. Learn more at environmentaleducationinitiative.com.
Maternal vaccines—respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, Tdap, and COVID-19—not only help protect you from disease, they also help your body create immunity that is passed on to your baby. Learn more at www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaccine-safety-during-pregnancy.
Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, handmade jewelry, or gifts for the nature lover in your life, Western National Parks (WNP) can be a great place to start. Learn more at wnp.org/thenationalparksstore.
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